Men's Hair Mousse, Discount Designer Goods

Yes, it's that time once again: the day I feature your fashion questions. Whatever the question, I would love to answer each one personally, and with as much detail as possible. But because of the overwhelming amount of inquiries, I will highlight each month's most interesting; your e-mail may even be answered in the process.

one big mousse

Dear Mr. Rovny,

In your thorough and well-researched article entitled "The Best Hairstyling Products," you sorted through the different choices available to the consumer in that area of hair care. As AskMen.com does not seem to keep the original publication date on its articles, I am not sure when it was first published on the website. I am still unsure about which mousse to purchase; I'm looking for one that would allow my hand to run through my hair and offers a fairly strong hold. Can you recommend a product that manages a compromise between these two qualities, if one exists?

Thank you very much for your help,Eric Rosenzweig

Good observation; the article was indeed written over a year and a half ago, but all the products listed there are still considered first-rate today. Nevertheless, I scoured the store shelves to find the best brands that hair mousse has to offer. The following brands were recommended by renowned hairstylists, and by a colleague who has been using mousse for the past 15 years and literally tried every brand out there.

Sebastian: Shaper Full-On Body Mousse The verdict is in: Sebastian Shaper Full-On Mousse is the cream of the mousse crop. And that's no surprise because Sebastian is renowned for formulating top-notch grooming products for men and women alike. Sebastian Shaper Full-On Body Mousse builds weightless volume into all hair types.

Suave: Extra Control Mousse On days when you require extra control, give Suave's Extra Control Mousse a try — it offers superior and long-lasting hold. As a matter of fact, its entire product line of shampoos, conditioners, and hairstyling products offer great bang for your buck.

mismatched suits

Mr. Rovny,

Please help! I have a fairly wide physique and can't find off-the-rack suits that fit properly. When I do find a jacket that fits, the pants are usually too big, and when the pants fit right, the jacket is way too small. What gives?

Dave — who doesn't like alterations

Dave, have you gone shopping lately? Nowadays, most major retailers offer ready-made suits, but they allow clients to pick the pants and jacket separately, regardless of size. That's right, you can now buy a size 46 jacket and a pair of size 30 pants in identical color, style and cut without having to buy two suits and without getting any major alterations. Convenient isn't it?

But don't flatter yourself, you're not unique, big guy; if stores are offering this, it's because there's many men out there with wider shoulders and smaller waists. Keep in mind, however, that these types of suits are normally offered from manufacturers that produce high volumes of clothing, and they usually come in basic styles.